The Namesake is the story of two generations of the Gangulis, a family of Indian immigrants to the United States. When we first meet Ashoke and Ashima Ganguli they are living in a small apartment in Cambridge, Massachusetts, about to welcome their first child into the world. A young Indian boy living in New Jersey rebels against his traditional parents and struggles with identity and love. Watch The Namesake Full Movie on JioHotstar now. The best study guide to The Namesake on the planet, from the creators of SparkNotes. Get the summaries, analysis, and quotes you need. The Namesake is a drama film based on Jhumpa Lahiri's novel about a Bengali immigrant family in the US. It stars Kal Penn, Tabu, Irrfan Khan and Sahira Nair, and explores the themes of identity, culture and heritage.
